It's Official: The Sangean PR-D5 Boasts an AM Antenna Twice the Size of the PR-D7

Thanks to the relentless search for the best AM available from a radio lover who goes by the name of Unrelenting Ferrite Core (yes, radio lovers are passionate about their radios), we now have the official word on the AM antenna strength of theSangean PR-D5,  which is superior to the Sangean PR-D7. In the words of Unrelenting Ferrite Core:

Well, I suppose this is the "unrelenting" part. Here's the PR-D7 quote from the CCrane FAQs tab :

"How good is the AM reception on the PR-D7?
 

The PR-D7 has good AM reception almost as good as the Sonido Radio. The PR-D7's internal ferrite antenna is 8mm in diameter, 4" long and does a good job pulling in stations."

And here's a quote about the PR-D5 off Universal Radio's site :

"The new Sangean PR-D5 a top quality AM, FM, FM stereo radio with twin speakers. It has a 200 mm ferrite AM antenna for the best possible AM reception"

200 MM is about 8", 100 MM is about 4".

I'm thankful for that update. Now let me add a curious fact: As I post this, the PR-D5, which not only has a bigger AM antenna, stereo speakers, tuning knob, and RDS, sells for $72. And the PR-D7, which does not have RDS, has a smaller AM antenna, and has no tuning knob (you have to toggle buttons) and has a slightly larger monoaural speaker, can be pre-ordered at $80. So I ask: What makes the PR-D7 a more expensive radio? Is it the speaker? Very odd.

Thanks to the relentless search for the best AM available from a radio lover who goes by the name of Unrelenting Ferrite Core (yes, radio lovers are passionate about their radios), we now have the official word on the AM antenna strength of theSangean PR-D5,  which is superior to the Sangean PR-D7. In the words of Unrelenting Ferrite Core:

Well, I suppose this is the "unrelenting" part. Here's the PR-D7 quote from the CCrane FAQs tab :

"How good is the AM reception on the PR-D7?
 

The PR-D7 has good AM reception almost as good as the Sonido Radio. The PR-D7's internal ferrite antenna is 8mm in diameter, 4" long and does a good job pulling in stations."

And here's a quote about the PR-D5 off Universal Radio's site :

"The new Sangean PR-D5 a top quality AM, FM, FM stereo radio with twin speakers. It has a 200 mm ferrite AM antenna for the best possible AM reception"

200 MM is about 8", 100 MM is about 4".

I'm thankful for that update. Now let me add a curious fact: As I post this, the PR-D5, which not only has a bigger AM antenna, stereo speakers, tuning knob, and RDS, sells for $72. And the PR-D7, which does not have RDS, has a smaller AM antenna, and has no tuning knob (you have to toggle buttons) and has a slightly larger monoaural speaker, can be pre-ordered at $80. So I ask: What makes the PR-D7 a more expensive radio? Is it the speaker? Very odd.

Thanks to the relentless search for the best AM available from a radio lover who goes by the name of Unrelenting Ferrite Core (yes, radio lovers are passionate about their radios), we now have the official word on the AM antenna strength of theSangean PR-D5,  which is superior to the Sangean PR-D7. In the words of Unrelenting Ferrite Core:

Well, I suppose this is the "unrelenting" part. Here's the PR-D7 quote from the CCrane FAQs tab :

"How good is the AM reception on the PR-D7?
 

The PR-D7 has good AM reception almost as good as the Sonido Radio. The PR-D7's internal ferrite antenna is 8mm in diameter, 4" long and does a good job pulling in stations."

And here's a quote about the PR-D5 off Universal Radio's site :

"The new Sangean PR-D5 a top quality AM, FM, FM stereo radio with twin speakers. It has a 200 mm ferrite AM antenna for the best possible AM reception"

200 MM is about 8", 100 MM is about 4".

I'm thankful for that update. Now let me add a curious fact: As I post this, the PR-D5, which not only has a bigger AM antenna, stereo speakers, tuning knob, and RDS, sells for $72. And the PR-D7, which does not have RDS, has a smaller AM antenna, and has no tuning knob (you have to toggle buttons) and has a slightly larger monoaural speaker, can be pre-ordered at $80. So I ask: What makes the PR-D7 a more expensive radio? Is it the speaker? Very odd.